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Injuries, locations, history, effects, and production accounts
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- Anne Ramsay reportedly broke her nose, while other cast members sustained bruises, damaged skin, broken fingers, and a broken foot during baseball work.
- Wrigley Field, League Stadium in Huntingburg, and Evansville supplied the tryout, home, and championship locations.
- Madonna's song was excluded from the soundtrack for contractual reasons, and Lori Petty described the period uniform as difficult to play in.
- Several cast members reportedly shared a house, socialized together, and received wine from Francis Ford Coppola.
- Petty reportedly hit the home run herself, ran the bases repeatedly, and became sick after the final take.
- The real league began under Philip Wrigley as softball; the film's switch to baseball is endorsed.
- Jimmy Dugan is described as drawing principally from Jimmie Foxx, with Hack Wilson also mentioned.
- A stunt double performed the split catch, Penny Marshall created the urination effect, and Tom Hanks gained weight for the role.
- Madonna was moved from third base to the outfield because she struggled with ground balls.
- Brenda Feigen accused Penny Marshall of taking the project from her.